Summer 2027 Safety Intern - Chicago

Position Description:

Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

Essential Duties Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
• Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies,
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
• Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is estimated to be between $24.00- $28.00 per hour.